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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
105
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Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
96
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 22 27 29 27 105
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 20 20 23 33 96

After Action Report

The Wizards held off the Bobcats 105-96. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.